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Fatehpur Sikri (Hindi: [ˈfətɛɦpʊɾ ˈsiːkɾiː]) is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India. Situated 35.7 kilometres (22.2 mi) from the district headquarters of Agra , [ 3 ] Fatehpur Sikri itself was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar , serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar ...
This is a list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world by year of inscription, selected during the annual sessions of the World Heritage Committee. [1] [2] The first World Heritage Site in the list is the Galápagos Islands. [3]
The Tomb of Salim Chishti is a mausoleum locating within the quadrangle of the Jama Masjid in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. [7] The mausoleum was built during the years 1580 and 1581 by Akbar, along with the imperial complex at Fatehpur Sikri near Zenana Rauza. [7]
The Ibādat Khāna (House of Worship) was a meeting house built in 1575 CE by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605) at Fatehpur Sikri to gather spiritual/religious leaders of different religious grounds (and beliefs) so as to conduct a discussion and debates on the teachings of the respective religious leaders (if any).
Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri; S. Tomb of Salim Chishti This page was last edited on 6 May 2024, at 10:43 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
It enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti (1478 – 1572), a descendant of Baba Farid, [2] and who lived in a cavern on the ridge at Sikri. [3] Considered one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India, the mausoleum was built during the years 1580 and 1581 by Akbar , along with the imperial complex at Fatehpur ...
Fatehpur Sikri: Uttar Pradesh: 1986 255; ii, iii, iv (cultural) For about a decade in the second half of the 16th century, Fatehpur Sikri was the capital of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Akbar, until the capital was moved to Lahore in 1585 and the city was mostly abandoned.
Panch Mahal is a palace in Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1] The Panch Mahal meaning 'Five level Palace' was commissioned by Akbar. This structure stands close to the Zenana quarters which supports the supposition that it was used for entertainment and relaxation. This is one of the most important buildings in Fatehpur Sikri.